taken up Synonyms
taken up Meaning
Wordnet
taken up (s)
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
taken up Sentence Examples
- The old house had been taken up by a group of squatters.
- The hobby took up all of her spare time.
- The issue of climate change has taken up a significant amount of public attention.
- The children took up their instruments and began to play.
- The bacteria had taken up residence in the wound.
- The team took up the challenge with enthusiasm.
- The refugee crisis has taken up a lot of resources and time.
- The new shoe trend has taken up the fashion world by storm.
- The project took up most of the company's budget.
- The offer of a promotion had taken up all of his thoughts.
FAQs About the word taken up
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
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The old house had been taken up by a group of squatters.
The hobby took up all of her spare time.
The issue of climate change has taken up a significant amount of public attention.
The children took up their instruments and began to play.
